EV battery range explained

An EV’s range is the distance it can travel on a full charge. Official figures such as WLTP provide a useful benchmark, but they’re based on ideal lab conditions. Real-world range can vary depending on several factors: Driving style Rapid acceleration and high speeds use more energy, reducing range. Temperature Cold weather can lower range by 20%, and in extreme conditions, by up to 40%, as both the battery and cabin require more energy to warm up. Road conditions Motorway driving and steep hills consume more energy than slower, stop-start city driving. Use of features Heating, air conditioning and other in-car systems draw power from the battery and can reduce how far you can travel. We recommend checking real-world range figures at ev-database.org, where you can see how different models perform in both summer and winter conditions.